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The Free High School for Adults of San Juan del Sur

Phase 1
Completed in 2017

Casa de Tierra collaborated with the non-profit organization Random Acts in the construction of a permanent Free High School for Adults in San Juan del Sur.

The Free High School for Adults is a grassroots non-profit organization that has found innovative ways to provide high-quality secondary and technical education to low-income and under-served students, and to ensure that this diverse group between the ages of 13 and 50 can earn their degree.

For the past 15 years, without a school of their own, the FHS had borrowed other classrooms throughout town so that students could continue their studies.  In 2015, the philanthropic organization Random Acts stepped in to build these students a school, so that rather than study in a spare classroom here, a borrowed space there, they could claim their seat in class, and stake their place in school. 

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Bamboo Building Nicaragua
The second floor of the Free High School begins to take shape
   Bamboo Nicaragua
The bamboo posts, beams and wall paneling are installed throughout the building
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The administration and delegation chose to paint the school yellow to complement the bamboo
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A bamboo wall is artistically installed on a curve


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The bamboo posts are artistically placed in the wall
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An exposed interior bamboo wall paneling is set
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The classrooms feature bamboo accents and plenty of light
   Bamboo House
The bamboo is creatively cut to create interesting and functional railings


Bamboo Home
The Campus is bustling with students and teachers
   Bamboo Building
The Random Acts donors were present on Inauguration Day to celebrate its success
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The Free High School for Adults of San Juan del Sur
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The Free High School for Adults of San Juan del Sur